North American Transit Systems In Dire Need of Help

Unfortunately, Arcadis suggests solutions that are not inventive and are no different from what we have been hearing the past few decades. “Bold actions need to happen soon,” declares the company, and those steps include overcoming the negative perception many commuters have of public transportation. Companies and real estate developers should derive ways to incentivize citizens to try alternatives to the automobile, such as buses, cycling and other “alternative modes” of commuting. Technology could streamline transport systems, as in smart fare cards or smartphone apps, and it should also be accessible while commuters are in transit. Finally, insists Arcadis, cities should work “collaboratively” with transportation departments, counties, state governments, businesses and investors to improve mobility in North American cities.